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WR57 VYP

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

319,286 mi
Last recorded319,286 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 319,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 319,211 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 187,671 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 186,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 186,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 145,594 miles

Central Exhaust Section Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Engine Covers Fitted & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Number Plate Cracked

Offside Side Repeater Slightly Faded

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,222 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ns rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,900 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,357 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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WR57 VYP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR57 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR57 VYP is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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